By Geoff Poundes On Saturday night at the Excel Arena in London, local boy George “The Saint” Groves, 15-0, 12 KO’s, continues his professional education when he takes on seasoned veteran Glen Johnson, 51-17-2, 35 KO’s, over twelve rounds. He’ll be defending his 168 pound Commonwealth title. 43-yea- old Johnson has lost five of his last seven, but that doesn’t tell the … [Read more...]
Tor Hamer Defeats Kevin Johnson En Route To Prizefighter Trophy in London, UK
By Geoff Poundes Tor Hamer thwarted all expectations tonight when he captured the Heavyweight International Prizefighter trophy at London’s York Hall. Hamer traveled over from the States together with fellow Americans Kevin Johnson and Maurice Harris, Brazilian Marcelo Luiz Nascimento, Moroccan Noureddine Meddoune, Pole Albert Sosnowski and Brits Tom Dallas and Tom Little … [Read more...]
Kevin Johnson Favourite To Take Prizefighter Title Wednesday Night in London, UK
By Geoff Poundes The UK and London’s most venerable boxing venue, The York Hall, Bethnal Green, plays host this Wednesday night to the latest edition of Prizefighter – The Heavyweights. For the second time top British promoter Matchroom, headed by the Hearn family, have gathered together a group of eight big men from all over the globe to contest the £32,000 winners prize – … [Read more...]